It all started for John by being curious about the origin of his name and then learning about the man after whom he was named.  Throughout his research John discovered an artifact that told the story of a World War I soldier and stories of an ancestor tangibly involved with the growth of Melbourne.  Finding personal connections with world and regional events as helped the study of history be more meaningful.

In this episode John shares:

• How his research journey began with an internet search of his name
• The story of a journal that survived World War I even though its author did not
• What it means to him to know one of his ancestors played role in Melbourne’s history 

About John:

John has been a performer for nearly 20 years and has done a mixture of work both professional and amateur. He is also an avid historian and has done plenty of research into his own family tree. One of his favorite things about history is finding unique stories that on paper sound completely false but are actually true.

Connect with John:

Instagram: John_Molden
Facebook: John Molden
Twitter: John_Molden

Also Mentioned:

• Ancestry.com
• Australian War Memorial

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